I haven't been to my school's LGBT club yet, but I have been curious about what is done there. I thought what better place to ask then here at EC because I'm sure a lot of you guys are a part of LGBT clubs. So what do you guys typically do there? Is it just a casual get together for LGBT people that doesn't follow a rigid schedule and can involve fun and games? Or is it a more formal, planned, group circle discussion type of thing? Also, I was wondering how big of a turnout is at these clubs. Oh and have you found any friends and/or potential mates *wink wink*? Please share your experiences. I would love to hear what goes on so I know what to expect.
I only have experience with a few GSA meetings. It was basically a place where people just gossiped about random stuff or organized future events. I did see a cute girl, but I never had the courage to approach her.
I'm a part of my campus's club and I'm trying to help moderate the support group we have there. We have good general discussions via group circles and invite other organizations like the women's association to come talk. The transgender alliance has created a distinguished group but they are very closely tied to us. A great, diverse group of people.
I was in the GSA last year. There's not a ton of kids, and it was pretty useless. I left because several kids I can't stand joined it.
There's nothing like that over here, but I've been to a support group in my dad's city and it was nice the week I was there. Everyone was super friendly, and they went up to me because I was pretty shy, so they made me feel welcome. Next year I'm going to college with a QSA and a ton of other minority clubs, so I'm going to start getting involved
I just raised a bunch of money for local GSAs but I've never been to one. I don't think they existed a decade ago when I was in highschool.
I've gone to the meetings of two campus LGBT groups (in different countries). Both were fun and relaxed -- just a time and place to meet people, chat, have a drink/meal, and play games. Sometimes, we plan upcoming events or talk about stuff in the news, but often it's not that LGBT-oriented: we just know everyone in the room is LGBT or an ally. As for the turnout, well. On my campus it varies a lot from one meeting to another. We have a core group of members who are almost always there, people who show up once and never come back, people who are halfway committed... But we do always fill the locale. At the other group I went to, lots of people. I've definitely met people I've become friendly with, but no potential mates, since I was already interested in someone when I started going. Anyway, you should definitely go! Going once isn't a commitment. I don't regret either experience at all, I met some really interesting people and it's just a nice time to relax, anyway.
